Girl · #6,588 in 2026

Chenequa

Chenequa is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It encompasses all of Pine Lake, a southern portion of North Lake, and the western portion of Beaver Lake. The population was 526 at the 2020 census. The village was incorporated in 1928.

Current Rank
#6,588
Peak Rank
#6,588 (1991)
Total Babies
42
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1976
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#6588
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Chenequa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Chenequa is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It encompasses all of Pine Lake, a southern portion of North Lake, and the western portion of Beaver Lake. The population was 526 at the 2020 census. The village was incorporated in 1928.

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Origin & history
The first settlers in the area were Gustaf Unonius ; his wife, Charlotta Margareta Öhrströmer; her nursemaid; Christine Södergren; Carl Groth; and Wilhelm Pearmain. The village was formed from the Town of Merton in 1928 by wealthy Milwaukeeans who owned summer homes in the area and were concerned about the level of police protection provided. Forming their own village allowed them to have their own police department. The town of Merton, which objected to the formation of the village because of the loss of tax revenue, filed suit to prevent the incorporation. It was supported by hundreds of tow

The Story of Chenequa

Chenequa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 13 Chenequas were born — ranking #6,588 that year. As of 2026, Chenequa ranks #6,588 for baby girls with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Chenequas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Chenequa

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Garland Buckeye , former pitcher and NFL player
  • George Brumder , German-American newspaper publisher and businessman in Milwaukee
  • Alexander C. Eschweiler , architect
  • Jacob Elias Friend , American politician, lawyer, and businessman, President of Nordberg Manufacturing Company in 1895
  • Alfred R. Ludvigsen , member of Wisconsin State Assembly. Waukesha County 2nd District from 1935 to 1956
  • George A. Mayer , lawyer and legislator
  • Murray F. Tuley , Judge
  • Elizabeth Quadracci , co-founder of Quad/Graphics

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Names that sound like Chenequa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chenequa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chenequa

What does the name Chenequa mean?
Chenequa is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It encompasses all of Pine Lake, a southern portion of North Lake, and the western portion of Beaver Lake. The population was 526 at the 2020 census. The village was incorporated in 1928.
How popular is Chenequa in 2026?
In 2026, Chenequa ranks #6,588 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Chenequa most popular?
Chenequa reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #6,588 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Chenequa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Chenequa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Chenequa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chenequa include Reka, Armine, Nicolet. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Chenequa

Chenequa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Chenequa's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #6,588. Use the chart and map above to compare Chenequa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.